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   bearing

   /ˈbɛːrɪŋ/

   noun

   • 1. a person's way of standing or moving: "a man of precise military bearing" Similar posturecomportmentcarriagegaitstancedeportment
   • ▪ the way a person behaves or conducts themselves: "she has the bearing of a First Lady" Similar demeanourmannerairaspectattitudebehaviourmiencountenanceguisecastlookfeelstyle
   • 2. relation; relevance: "the case has no direct bearing on the issues being considered" Similar relevancerelevancysignificancepertinenceconnectionrelationaptnessappositenessgermanenessimportanceimportapplication
   • 3. the ability to tolerate something bad or to be tolerated: "school was bad enough, but now it's past bearing" Similar enduranceendurabilitytolerancetolerabilityacceptanceacceptabilitysufferancemanageability
   • 4. a part of a machine that allows one part to rotate or move in contact with another part with as little friction as possible.
   • 5. the direction or position of something, or the direction of movement, relative to a fixed point. It is usually measured in degrees, typically with magnetic north as zero: "the Point is on a bearing of 015°" Similar directionorientationcoursetrajectoryheadingtackpathlinerun
   • ▪ awareness of one's position relative to one's surroundings: "he flashed the torch around, trying to get his bearings" Similar orientationsense of directionwhereaboutslocationpositionsituationtrackway
   • 6. a device or charge: "armorial bearings"

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishBEARING | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   BEARING definition: 1. a part of a machine that supports another part that turns around: 2. to discover your exact…. Learn more.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › bearingBearing Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of BEARING is the manner in which one behaves or comports oneself : the manner in which one bears oneself. How to use bearing in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Bearing.

4. www.dictionary.com › browse › bearingBEARING Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Bearing definition: the manner in which one conducts or carries oneself, including posture and gestures. See examples of BEARING used in a sentence.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishBEARING definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Bearings are small metal balls that are placed between moving parts of a machine in order to make them move smoothly and easily over each other. An oil seal was replaced, along with both front wheel bearings.

6. www.thefreedictionary.com › bearingBearing - definition of bearing by The Free Dictionary

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   The horizontal angle at a given point measured clockwise from a specific datum point to a second point. See also grid bearing; relative bearing; true bearing.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › bearingbearing noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   bearing. noun. /ˈbeərɪŋ/. /ˈberɪŋ/. [uncountable, singular] bearing on something the way in which something is related to something or influences it. Recent events had no bearing on our decision. Regular exercise has a direct bearing on fitness and health.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishBEARING | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   BEARING definition: to have an influence on something or a relationship to something: . Learn more.